So What Else strengthens our communities through innovative and enriching youth programming in under-served communities, throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region. Our diverse set of educational and recreational experiences position young people to make sound life choices and realize their full potential.

 
 

We exist in a cycle of service:

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Serve the Kids

We provide +40 weekly after school programs across the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area

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Serve the Community

Throughout the year, So What Else connects +1,000 volunteers with projects, serving local partner organizations

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Kids Serve Communities

We inspire a spark of service in our youth, connecting them with opportunities to Pay it Forward in their own communities

 
 

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Join us this Saturday at @dawsonsmarket for wine, cheese and live music by @bonesjonesmusic ! All proceeds benefit our youth programming. #cheers #supportlocal
“Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance (e.g., memory), and classroom behaviors (e.g., on-task behavior).” -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention #stayactive #staysmart
5 days away! Make sure you plan your dinner at the @mammaluciarestaurants on 9/20 at Falls Grove location. Mamma Lucia is hosting a fundraiser, all day, where 20% of all proceeds will be donated to to support our free After School Programming for youth. Guests must say they are there to support So What Else!
A big shout out to @pieology and @fiveguys for their Eagle Sponsorship of our #FeedTheMind Charity Golf Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament support our Feed the Mind partner programming with @nourishnow ! Feed The Mind delivers free educational curriculums with healthy snacks and meals, for youth in underserved communities, to nourish both mind and bodies. Visit www.SoWhatElse.org to learn more about the tournament!